2005 National RV Dolphin Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 9,542miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 National RV Dolphin (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2005 National RV Dolphin. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by equipment (1) and tires (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 9,542 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
Example complaints
Brakes: “Brake failure. Brakes got hot and I had no brakes. I have a w 22 workhorse chassis on my rv . It is a 2004 chassis on a 2005 National Rv Dolphin .I was able to get stopped with out causing an accident. Workhorse has had a problem with the brakes on there 2000,2001,2003 w22 chassis.”
NHTSA complaint #10267206, filed 2009-04, 20,000 milesEquipment: “The contact stated there were no warning sounds while operating the power gear lift alarm. Upon inspection of the vehicle the wiring to the chimes was noticed cut. The dealer was consulted and determined the chimes warning device was not necessary. Also, the manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle is a 2005 National Rv Dolphin lx.”
NHTSA complaint #10153935, filed 2006-03, 2,700 milesTires: “2005 rv with less than 10k miles. While parked in driveway under no stress, the outside passenger rear tire began ballooning on the sideway for no apparent reason, then blew out a hole approximately 1.5 inches in diameter. The failure appears to be in the seam of the sidewall. The last time the rv was driven was on sunday, october 15, 2006 (5 days previous). This incident was witnessed by tim anderson who had been working in the driveway at the time and heard the hissing sound prior to the blowout. …”
NHTSA complaint #10171399, filed 2006-10, 9,542 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 7,698 and 13,200 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2005 National RV Dolphin in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2005 National RV Dolphin.
Other model years of the National RV Dolphin
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 9,542 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 9 | 9,036 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All National RV Dolphin model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 National RV Dolphin have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2005 National RV Dolphin as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 National RV Dolphin is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by equipment with 1.
Has the 2005 National RV Dolphin been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2005 National RV Dolphin reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 9,542 miles and the middle half falls between 7,698 and 13,200 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.